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enAlpine Confirms Aftermarket CarPlay System Coming This Fallhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/alpine_confirms_aftermarket_carplay_system_coming_fall
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/carplay_honda_620px.png" alt="CarPlay" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>iPhone buyers can't exactly replace their automobiles as often as they do smartphones, so it's encouraging to hear that companies who specialize in aftermarket products for cars are jumping on the CarPlay bandwagon.<br /><br /><a href="http://asia.nikkei.com/Markets/Tokyo-Market/Alpine-to-sell-console-for-Apple-s-in-car-infotainment-system" target="_blank">Nikkei Asian Review reported Saturday</a> that Alpine Electronics has announced an aftermarket console which will support Apple's new CarPlay functionality for automobiles that don't have it built-in.<br /><br />Coming this fall for an estimated $500 to $700, Alpine's as-yet-unnamed CarPlay interface will first debut in the U.S. and Europe and enable an iPhone 5 or higher to connect to a touchscreen display to enable in-car phone calls, Siri-powered text messages, music, GPS navigation, and more.<br /><br />The report claims Alpine will offer a screen somewhere in the neighborhood of seven inches, but isn't expected to bring the product to its home country of Japan until next year. Apple is working directly with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo to introduce CarPlay with new vehicles, and nearly all major automakers are on board to incorporate the feature into new models in the future.<br /><br />Alpine's announcement is the first real confirmation that an aftermarket system will indeed arrive, although the company has yet to divulge details on how the stand-alone console might work.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/alpine_confirms_aftermarket_carplay_system_coming_fall#commentsNewsaftermarketAlpine ElectronicsautomobilesCarPlayCarsEuropeiOS 7.1iphone 5Japannew productsphone callsSiriiPhoneMon, 14 Apr 2014 12:59:35 +0000J.R. Bookwalter19743 at http://www.maclife.comKanex Announces 3-in-1 simpleDock USB 3.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernethttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/kanex_announces_3in1_simpledock_usb_30_hub_gigabit_ethernet
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/kanex_simpledock_620px.png" alt="Kanex simpleDock" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>The accessory market may be overloaded with mobile-centric products, but every now and again, a manufacturer comes up with a nifty idea for something that works equally well for both Mac and iOS.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kanexlive.com/media/press-release/article.aspx?id=1383" target="_blank">Kanex announced Tuesday</a> its latest product <a href="http://www.kanexlive.com/simpleDock" target="_blank">simpleDock</a>, a three-in-one docking station intended for MacBook users that just so happens to make a great accessory for those of us who own iPhones as well.<br /><br />Priced at $119, the Kanex simpleDock turns a single USB 3.0 port into three ports, all backward compatible with USB 2.0. The slick-looking docking station also includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for adding internet connectivity to current MacBook models without it while seated at a desk, complete with data transfer rates up to 1Gbps.<br /><br />Last but not least, the simpleDock also includes a dedicated 5V, 2.1AS USB power port which can be used to charge smartphones, and a small cubby on the top of the unit makes a perfect place for parking an iPhone while tucking the charging cable out of sight underneath the docking station.<br /><br />Kanex simpleDock nicely complements Apple's MacBook line, featuring a zinc alloy material that takes up minimal space on a desk while providing a solid place for docking to a notebook computer. No word on when simpleDock will be available for sale, but the docking station can be purchased directly from the Kanex website.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/kanex_announces_3in1_simpledock_usb_30_hub_gigabit_ethernet#commentsNewsaccessoriesaccessorydocking stationGigabit EthernetiphoneKanexMacBooknew productsportssimpleDockusb 3.0iPhoneMacWed, 06 Nov 2013 14:12:53 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18551 at http://www.maclife.comEvernote Unveils Digital Post-It Notes, Skitch 3 for iOS 7, Markethttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/evernote_unveils_digital_postit_notes_skitch_3_ios_7_market
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/evernote_post-it_note_camera_620px.png" alt="Evernote Post-It Note camera" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Evernote held its third-annual Evernote Conference in San Francisco this week, and the company certainly didn't hold back on the announcements, with a little something for just about everyone.<br /><br />Right on the heels of adding iOS 7 support last week, Evernote announced Thursday an update to its core iOS app that&nbsp;<a href="http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/09/26/evernote-and-post-itr-notes-partner-to-give-your-favorite-paper-product-a-digital-life/" target="_blank">introduces Post-It Note camera</a>, a fun new way to capture handwritten notes made using the popular stickies.<br /><br />Evernote takes images shot with Post-It Note camera, recognizes the color and extracts the handwriting, then creates a digital version of the note inside your Evernote account. The app even recognizes the four most popular Post-It colors: Electric yellow, limeade, neon pink and electric blue.<br /><br />Each of those colors can be assigned to different lists within Evernote, and the company has partnered with Post-It maker 3M to offer Post-It Note Holders to encourage such use, with a free month of Evernote Premium included on specially-branded packages of the notes themselves.<br /><br />Evernote also introduced <a href="http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/09/26/skitch-update-ios-7/" target="_blank">Skitch 3 for iOS 7</a>, a reimagined version of the popular annotation app with a completely new icon. iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users can now use Quick Shot to snap and mark up photos, then AirDrop them immediately to Evernote, another iOS user or even attendees at your next meeting.<br /><br />Last but not least, the company introduced <a href="http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/09/26/beyond-the-app-introducing-the-evernote-market/" target="_blank">Evernote Market</a>, an online web store for the company's branded products, which now include the ScanSnap Evernote Edition Scanner, Jot Script Evernote Edition Stylus by Adonit, crafted Japanese lifestyle good from Abrasus, functional bags from Cote&amp;Cel as well as the aforementioned Post-It Note Holders and now five new styles of the Evernote Moleskine Notebook.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/evernote_unveils_digital_postit_notes_skitch_3_ios_7_market#commentsNewsairdropApp StoreEvernoteEvernote ConferenceEvernote MarketiOS 7lifestylenew productspost-itsSkitchiPadiPhoneiPodFri, 27 Sep 2013 11:37:46 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18176 at http://www.maclife.comNeat Debuts NeatConnect, World's First Cloud-Based Touchscreen Scannerhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/neat_debuts_neatconnect_worlds_first_cloudbased_touchscreen_scanner
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/neatconnect_high-res1_620px.png" alt="NeatConnect" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Looking to get rid of all the scraps of paper that accumulate on your desk and banish them to the cloud instead? Neat's latest touchscreen-based digital filing system makes it easy — and completely wireless.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.neat.com/newsroom/index.php/2013/09/neat-announces-neatconnect-industrys-first-direct-to-the-cloud-touchscreen-scanner/" target="_blank">Neat announced Thursday</a> its latest digital filing system known as NeatConnect, which will be available through retail and online stores next month for $499, which includes a three-month subscription for up to two users to the company's NeatCloud service.<br /><br />Following up on the success of their previous NeatDesk solution, NeatConnect adds a color touchscreen display to the front of the unit for setup and scanning documents, receipts or business cards straight to cloud-based services. With an integrated Wi-Fi antenna, NeatConnect can be placed nearly anywhere in a home or office.<br /><br />“In today’s post-PC era, consumers and small businesses are relying on cloud-based services to get things done no matter where life may take them,” said Jim Foster, chief executive officer of Neat. “At Neat we understand the importance of cloud-based services and have driven our product strategy toward fulfilling consumers’ expanding desire for more robust cloud-based solutions."<br /><br />Neat's own NeatCloud service starts at $5.99 per month (or $59.88 annually), with more robust options for multi-user Home &amp; Office or Business customers available, which includes access to a free Neat mobile app for iOS or Android for capturing documents on the go and syncing them wirelessly back to a Mac or PC.<br /><br />NeatConnect can also scan directly to FTP servers, SD cards or popular cloud storage solutions including Evernote, Microsoft SkyDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box, although only NeatCloud utilizes the company's optical character recognition technology and syncs it to desktop computers and mobile apps.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/F2H69o8pwV8" width="620" height="465" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/neat_debuts_neatconnect_worlds_first_cloudbased_touchscreen_scanner#commentsNewscloudDropboxEvernoteMicrosoft SkyDriveNeatNeat MobileNeatCloudNeatConnectnew productsscannerWi-FiwirelessiPadiPhoneiPodMacFri, 20 Sep 2013 12:00:00 +0000J.R. Bookwalter18106 at http://www.maclife.comLogitech Debuts New Ultrathin Touch Mouse for Mac, Windowshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_debuts_new_ultrathin_touch_mouse_mac_windows
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/logitech_ultrathin_touch_mouse_620px.png" alt="Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Magic Mouse, you've been put on notice: Logitech has just unveiled a slim new touch-enabled mouse that looks great next to the latest Mac computers and is perfect for notebook users constantly on the go.<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.logitech.com/2013/08/28/logitech-introduces-sleek-new-mouse-designed-to-complement-your-ultrabook-or-macbook/" target="_blank">Logitech announced Wednesday</a> a new Ultrathin Touch Mouse, a sleek input device featuring brushed aluminum in a compact form factor, available in a choice of black or a Mac-specific white.<br /><br />Featuring a smooth touch surface and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-touch-mouse-t631?wt.mc_id=global_news_t631" target="_blank">Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T631</a> for Mac perfectly complements the latest Apple computers, including the MacBook, while the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-touch-mouse-t630?crid=7" target="_blank">T630</a> model does the same for PC users with a slick black touch surface.<br /><br />After downloading free software from the Logitech website, the Touch Mouse takes full advantage of multitouch navigation in OS X, and works equally well in Windows 8.<br /><br />Priced at $69.99, the Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630 for PC and Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T631 for Mac will arrive in U.S. stores in September, followed by Europe in November.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_debuts_new_ultrathin_touch_mouse_mac_windows#commentsNewsbluetoothinput devicesLogitechmac accessoriesMac OS Xmicenew productsUltrathin Touch MouseWindows 8MacThu, 29 Aug 2013 13:12:24 +0000J.R. Bookwalter17905 at http://www.maclife.comLogitech Unveils Pair of New iPad mini Folio Caseshttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_unveils_pair_new_ipad_mini_folio_cases
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/logitech_ipad_mini_cases_august_2013_620px.png" alt="Logitech iPad mini folios" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>If there's one thing as potentially lucrative as the iPad, it's the market for iPad accessories, particularly cases used to protect them — and few companies build them as well as Logitech, which debuted two new folios this week.<br /><a href="http://blog.logitech.com/2013/08/20/ipad-mini-protection-made-thin-and-light-with-two-new-folios-from-logitech/" target="_blank"><br />Logitech announced two new iPad mini folio cases on Tuesday</a>, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini and Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini.<br /><br />Like the company's earlier offerings, the latest models are designed with precision engineering and state-of-the-art materials to stay as thin and light as the iPad mini itself, with two-sided protection thanks to the use of water-repellent materials.<br /><br />In the case (pun intended) of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini, the company claims its latest product is its "thinnest, lightest keyboard folio to date," with a built-in Bluetooth keyboard complete with iOS keyboard shortcut keys for common tasks such as cut, copy and paste.<br /><br />While it may not have a keyboard, the Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini also doubles as a stand for reading, playing games or watching videos from one of several positions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-folio-for-ipad-mini?wt.mc_id=global_news_ultrathinkbmini" target="_blank">Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad mini</a> is priced at $89.99, while the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/folio-protective-case-for-ipad-mini?wt.mc_id=global_news_foliomini" target="_blank">Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini</a> is only $49.99; both cases are available and ready to ship from the Logitech website.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_unveils_pair_new_ipad_mini_folio_cases#commentsNewsbluetooth keyboard casesCasesFolio casesiPad Miniipad mini accessoriesipad mini casesLogitechnew productsiPadWed, 21 Aug 2013 12:55:51 +0000J.R. Bookwalter17831 at http://www.maclife.comWacom Debuts Intuos Creative Stylus for iPad, Preorders Now Availablehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/wacom_debuts_intuos_creative_stylus_ipad_preorders_now_available
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/wacom_intuos_creative_stylus_620px.png" alt="Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus for iPad" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Artists are increasingly turning to the iPad for their latest creations, so it should be little surprise to find that longtime drawing tablet maker Wacom is now jumping into the stylus market with an iPad-specific offering.<br /><a href="http://intuoscreativestylus.wacom.com/en/" target="_blank"><br />Wacom has announced the Intuos Creative Stylus for iPad</a>, a $99.95 "professional-grade" pressure-sensitive pen that allows artists to "draw, sketch and paint on your iPad with the artistic control of traditional tools."<br /><br />Available in October, the Intuos Creative Stylus features 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity along with Wacom's palm rejection technology for a drawing experience that mimics using a real pen on paper.<br /><br />The 10mm thick stylus connects to a third-generation iPad or higher as well as the iPad mini using Bluetooth 4.0 Smart, and work done with the pen on a tablet can be transferred to a Mac or PC even while on the go, where a Wacom Intuos pen tablet can be used with desktop creative software such as Adobe Photoshop.<br /><br />Best of all, the Intuos Creative Stylus is made to work with a wide range of existing iPad apps including those from Autodesk, ProCreate, Artrage and more; support for Adobe Ideas, Psykopaint and Vision Object Notes is coming soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://store.wacom.com/us/en/product/CS500PK0" target="_blank">Wacom is now accepting preorders</a> for both black and blue versions of the Intuos Creative Stylus on its website with an estimated delivery date of October 7.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/wacom_debuts_intuos_creative_stylus_ipad_preorders_now_available#commentsNewsartistsdrawingIntuos Creative StylusiPad accessoriesipad artistsnew productspreorderspressure-sensitiveStylusWacomiPadTue, 20 Aug 2013 13:30:13 +0000J.R. Bookwalter17820 at http://www.maclife.comLogitech Announces New Keyboard Folios for iPad, iPad minihttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_announces_new_keyboard_folios_ipad_ipad_mini
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/logitech_keyboard_folio_200px.png" alt="Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Logitech makes one of the better iPad keyboard covers around, but what if you prefer to protect the back of your tablet as well? The accessory maker answers the call yet again with its latest Keyboard Folio product.<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.logitech.com/2013/03/26/logitech-brings-360-degree-protection-to-tablet-keyboard-folios/" target="_blank">The Logitech Blog announced</a> a pair of new keyboard covers on Tuesday,&nbsp;the Logitech Keyboard Folio and Keyboard Folio mini, which feature&nbsp;back as well as front protection for an iPad or iPad mini along with the company's slick, compact Bluetooth keyboard.</p><p>Not content to be all about protection and keyboard convenience, the Keyboard Folio also doubles a a hands-free stand capable of two different positions. Both folios include instant on/off functionality to preserve battery life -- they wake up when you open your tablet, and go back to sleep when you close it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/keyboard-folio?wt.mc_id=global_news_kbfolio" target="_blank">Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad</a> is now available to preorder from the company's online store for $99.99, while the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/news/keyboardfoliomini" target="_blank">iPad mini edition</a> shaves $10 off the price.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_announces_new_keyboard_folios_ipad_ipad_mini#commentsNewsbluetoothbluetooth keyboard casesbluetooth keyboardsFolio casesiPadiPad accessoriesiPad MiniLogitechnew productsiPadTue, 26 Mar 2013 13:58:29 +0000J.R. Bookwalter16579 at http://www.maclife.comLogitech Embraces Inner Mini-Me with Ultrathin Keyboard for iPad minihttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_embraces_inner_minime_ultrathin_keyboard_ipad_mini
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/logitech_ultrathin_keyboard_mini_200px.jpg" alt="Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Come on, folks -- you know you saw this one coming! Logitech is following up on the success of its full-sized Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad with a version especially for the iPad mini.<br /><a href="http://blog.logitech.com/2013/02/05/introducing-the-perfect-partner-for-your-ipad-mini-2/" target="_blank"><br />Logitech announced in a blog post Tuesday</a> that its award-winning Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad now has a smaller sibling, the new <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-mini?wt.mc_id=global_news_ultrathinmini" target="_blank">Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini</a> for -- you guessed it -- the iPad mini.<br /><br />"Just like its predecessor, this ultrathin screen cover acts as a keyboard, case and stand, all in one thin, light and stylish package," the blog post notes.<br /><br />With the same great Easy Type keyboard and instant pairing via Bluetooth, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini offers the same great experience for Apple's iPad mini.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/ultrathin-keyboard-mini?wt.mc_id=global_news_ultrathinmini" target="_blank">Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard mini is now available for preorder</a> for $79.99, although the company is being coy about exactly when they'll be available.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/logitech_embraces_inner_minime_ultrathin_keyboard_ipad_mini#commentsNewsbluetoothbluetooth keyboardbluetooth keyboard casesCoveriPad MiniLogitechnew productspreordersultrathiniPadTue, 05 Feb 2013 13:54:44 +0000J.R. Bookwalter16157 at http://www.maclife.comYes, It's Real: Apple Debuts the iPad mini, Starts at $329http://www.maclife.com/article/news/yes_its_real_apple_debuts_ipad_mini_starts_329
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_mini_pf_pb_ps_wht_ios6_print_200px.png" alt="iPad mini white" width="200" height="151" class="graphic-right" />As light as a pad of paper, Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller has debuted the often-rumored iPad mini, right on the heels of unveiling the company's fourth-generation iPad.<br /><br />With the slow spin of the new fourth-generation iPad, <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/10/23Apple-Introduces-iPad-mini.html" target="_blank">the iPad mini</a> appeared out of the darkness, further cementing Apple's position as a tablet leader with a junior version of the device as widely rumored in recent months.<br /><br />"So what else can we do to help customers find even more users for iPad, to use them in places they've never imagined?" Schiller asked moments before the iPad mini unveil.</p><p>The iPad mini comes with the same 1024x768 resolution display found on the larger iPad 2, with a 7.9-inch display that means existing apps written for the iPad will work without modification.<br /><br />Schiller spent a considerable amount of time comparing the iPad mini to the leading Android tablet, Google's Nexus 7 -- although he stopped short of actually mentioning it by name. However, Schiller's demonstration showed that the iPad mini offers 35 percent more display area diagonally, which equated to 49 percent more on-screen content with web pages.<br /><br />"You get a tablet experience on the iPad mini, you get a scaled-up phone experience on the other," Schiller remarked.<br /><br />The iPad mini is also no slouch on the inside, offering a dual-core A5 processor, FaceTime HD camera and five-megapixel rear iSight camera as well as 4G LTE and dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, capped off by the new Lightning connector and 10 hours of battery life.<br /><br />"It is every inch an iPad," Schiller noted before rolling a new product video which showed off the new iPad mini Smart Cover, which loses the metal hinge that sometimes caused scratches on the back of iPad 2 and new iPad models.<br /><br />Starting at $329 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only model, the iPad mini will begin preordering on October 26, with Wi-Fi models shipping on November 2 and cellular-equipped models arriving two weeks later. Apple is also keeping the iPad 2 around at $399 for those who want the larger screen.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/yes_its_real_apple_debuts_ipad_mini_starts_329#commentsNewsapple eventsApple Inc.Apple Media EventiPad Mininew productsoctober 23 apple eventPhil SchillerSan JoseiPadTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:59:29 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15406 at http://www.maclife.comApple's Phil Schiller Unveils 4th Generation iPadhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apples_phil_schiller_unveils_4th_generation_ipad
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ipad_wret_pinch_wht_photo_print_200px.png" alt="4th-generation iPad" width="200" height="151" class="graphic-right" />With more than 100 million iPads sold over the last two and a half years, Apple isn't about to slow down, today announcing the new fourth-generation iPad with expanded support for 4G LTE around the world.<br /><br />Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller retook the stage after introducing the new Mac lineup to <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/10/23Apple-Introduces-iPad-mini.html" target="_blank">detail the company's new fourth-generation iPad</a>, already eclipsing the new iPad introduced earlier this year.<br /><br />Featuring the same great 9.7-inch Retina Display, the new fourth-generation iPad offers an A6X processor that promises twice the CPU and graphic performance as the previous model -- all while retaining the tablet's legendary 10 hours of battery life in the same thin, light design.<br /><br />Also new to the fourth-generation iPad is a front-facing FaceTime HD camera for 720p HD video chatting, twice the Wi-Fi performance and support for 4G LTE carriers all around the world.<br /><br />The new fourth-generation iPad will be available starting Friday, November 2 starting at $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, available in either black or white. Cellular-equipped models start at $629 for the 16GB model, and Sprint is being added to the carrier lineup in addition to AT&amp;T and Verizon Wireless.<br /><br />Like the iPad mini, preorders for the fourth-generation iPad will start this Friday, October 26 on Apple's online store. The company also announced the existing iPad 2 will stay in the lineup, priced at $399 for 16GB Wi-Fi only or $529 for 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apples_phil_schiller_unveils_4th_generation_ipad#commentsNews4th generation iPadapple eventsApple Inc.Apple Media Eventnew ipadnew productsoctober 23 apple eventSan JoseiPadTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:53:15 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15405 at http://www.maclife.comApple Announces Thinnest iMac Ever with Fusion Drive, Starting at $1299http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_announces_thinnest_imac_ever_fusion_drive_starting_1299
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/21.5imac_27imac_34r_grnvlly_flower_print_200px.png" alt="2012 iMacs" width="200" height="151" class="graphic-right" />Ladies and gentlemen, introducing "the most beautiful Mac" Apple has ever made! At the San Jose media event, the folks in Cupertino have announced the company's latest iMac, which is impossibly thin and "stunning from every side."<br /><br />Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller moved like lightning through a flurry of new Macs, including a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display and a refresh of the Mac mini before spending the bulk of his time on an incredibly thin update of the iMac.<br /><br />"This is the brand new iMac," Schiller announced to huge applause as he pulled the curtain on a stunning upgrade with edge-to-edge glass, calling it "the most beautiful Mac we've ever made."<br /><br />While noting "there's an entire computer in here," Schiller rattled off an impressive list of specs, stopping to detail the company's new Fusion Drive, a combination of 128GB of flash storage combined with either a 1GB or 3GB traditional hard drive.<br /><br />Completely redesigned inside as well as out, the new iMacs feature an aluminum and glass enclosure that's up to 40 percent smaller than the previous model while reducing the screen reflections by 75 percent.<br /><br />Available in both 21.5-inch (starting at $1299) and 27-inch versions (starting at $1799), the new iMac features a stunning design coupled with a brilliant reflection-reducing display, faster Intel quad-core processors and powerful NVIDIA graphics. Each model can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM, a 3TB hard drive or 768GB of flash storage.<br /><br />The 21.5-inch model will be available in November, while the 27-inch iMac arrives in December. Optical drive users will want to pick up one of the company's external USB SuperDrives, because Apple has officially killed the built-in option with the latest models.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_announces_thinnest_imac_ever_fusion_drive_starting_1299#commentsNewsApple Inc.Apple Media EventFusion DriveiMacnew productsNovemberoctober 23 apple eventPhil SchillerMacTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:40:04 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15403 at http://www.maclife.comApple Refreshes Smallest, Most Affordable Mac minihttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_refreshes_smallest_most_affordable_mac_mini
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/macmini_34lf_print_200px.png" alt="2012 Mac mini" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller has introduced a refresh of the company's smallest Mac, starting at $499 and shipping today.<br /><br />Not content to simply add a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display to its Mac lineup, Apple's Phil Schiller moved on to introduce a refreshed <a href="http://www.apple.com/macmini/" target="_blank">Mac mini</a>.<br /><br />"You knew there'd be something called mini in this presentation," Schiller quipped as he launched into the details of its latest Mac mini.<br /><br />While not quite the complete overhaul received by the iMac today, the Mac mini has been updated with third-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 or quad-core Intel Core i7 processors, making them twice as fast with up to 65 percent faster integrated graphics.<br /><br />The new Mac mini comes standard with 4GB of 1600MHz RAM, with support for up to 16GB, now offering four USB 3.0 ports along with Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet and FireWire 800.<br /><br />Available today, the entry-level Mac mini features a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, 4GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive for only $599 along with a 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz, 4GB of memory and a 1TB hard drive for $799 and a Mac mini Server model priced at $999.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_refreshes_smallest_most_affordable_mac_mini#commentsNewsapple eventsApple Inc.Apple Media EventMac mininew productsoctober 23 apple eventPhil SchillerSan JoseMacTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:31:25 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15402 at http://www.maclife.comApple CEO Tim Cook Kicks Off "A Little More" Event in San Josehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_ceo_tim_cook_kicks_little_more_event_san_jose
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_10-23-12_event_200px.png" alt="Apple October 23 event" width="201" height="150" class="graphic-right" />It's that time again! Apple converged on the city of San Jose, California on Tuesday morning to kick off its "we've got a little more to show you" event where the company's key executives are expected to debut a roster of new products.<br /><br />Apple kicked off its latest media event right on schedule at 10am PST (1pm EST) at the California Theatre in San Jose, where CEO Tim Cook hit the stage running to announce what the wizards in Cupertino have brewing this month.</p><p>Cook began the event by updating journalists on the iPhone 5, which sold five million units in the first weekend, touting it as "the fastest-selling phone in history."<br /><br />Next up: Apple retail stores, with a video showing eager customers lining up in locales all around the world for the iPhone 5 launch. Needless to say, there are plenty of smiling faces and happy buyers.<br /><br />"Our teams work incredibly hard to deliver amazing products like iPhone 5, and seeing this type of customer response reminds us of why we absolutely love to do it," Cook added.<br /><br />Moving on to the company's new iPod lineup introduced alongside the iPhone 5 last month, Cook touted initial sales of three million units sold, calling the reception "fantastic."</p><p>Moving on to iOS 6, Cook announced that the mobile OS has already been installed on more than 200 million devices -- a "phenomenal" upgrade rate that got a round of applause from those in attendance.<br /><br />"iOS 6 and Mountain Lion are designed to let Macs and iOS devices operate together seamlessly," Cook elaborated, noting there are already more than 125 million Documents in the Cloud hosted on iCloud, with a whopping 300 billion iMessages having been sent since launch.<br /><br />"We are currently sending them at 28,000 per second, maybe even more by now!" Cook quipped.<br /><br />Game Center also appears to be popular with users, with more than 160 million accounts in use. Shared Photo Streams have already racked up more than 70 million photos shared with family and friend as well.<br /><br />Cook next announced that the App Store has served up 35 million apps thus far, with 700,000 different titles and 275,000 specific to the iPad. Developers have been paid more than $6.5 billion so far!<br /><br />In addition to the near-mythical iPad mini, Apple also introduced a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, refreshed Mac mini, all-new iMacs and a fourth-generation iPad at today's event.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_ceo_tim_cook_kicks_little_more_event_san_jose#commentsNewsapple eventsApple Inc.Apple Media EventiPad Mininew productsoctober 23 apple eventSan JoseTim CookiPadTue, 23 Oct 2012 17:01:36 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15399 at http://www.maclife.comGoogle's October 29 Event Details Leaked All Over the Placehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/googles_october_29_event_details_leaked_all_over_place
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/google_10-29-12_invite_200px.png" alt="Google October 29 invite" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Last week, Google announced its own Android event on October 29, which directly competes with the long-planned Microsoft launch of Windows Phone 8 on the same day. Now the search giant is finding out karma is a… well, you know.<br /><br /><a href="http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/10/21/revealed-everything-that-google-will-announce-at-its-android-event-on-october-29/" target="_blank">The Next Web is reporting</a> that Google's big "the playground is open" event for October 29 may come with a lot less surprise than the Android maker first planned now that its big plans have leaked out all across the internet.<br /><br />First up is the Nexus 7, which has been spotted on several occasions over the last week with 32GB of storage. According to sources, the seven-inch tablet is also about to get HSPA+ 3G data support, which is really about the only thing the low-cost Android tablet was really missing.<br /><br />If you prefer your tablets a bit closer to iPad size, the report also notes that Google is expected to introduced a new 10-inch tablet with the codename of "Manta," running a new Android 4.2 OS which is said to retain the Jelly Bean designation. The Samsung-created tablet may or may not be called the Nexus 10, and is said to come with a 2560x1600 resolution display.<br /><br />Moving on to smartphones, the earlier leaks confirming an LG-manufactured Nexus handset appear to be spot-on, which appears to be dubbed the "LG Nexus 4." Also powered by Android 4.2, the handset is expected to feature a quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon processor, 4.7-inch 1280x768 display, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and dual cameras (8MP on back, 1.3MP on front).<br /><br />So what about this curious Android 4.2? "It has been confirmed that as part of Android 4.2, Google will introduce ‘Content in the center,’ which will allow users to access Play Store content from a widget and ‘Tablet Sharing’ which will suit families and enterprise users, providing them with a simple and easy to switch between several users on a tablet, each with their own email and apps," the report notes.<br /><br />With all of this information leaked, here's hoping that Microsoft is able to keep a few surprises left for Windows Phone 8 fans on the same day.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/googles_october_29_event_details_leaked_all_over_place#commentsNewsAndroid 4.2eventsGoogleJelly BeanleaksLGMicrosoftnew productsNexus 7OctoberSamsungsmartphonesiPadiPhoneMon, 22 Oct 2012 12:36:51 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15382 at http://www.maclife.com